The Actual Astronomy Podcast

May 02 2024 187

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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.

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#421 - Observer’s Calendar for May 2024

May 02 2024 23 mins

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in May 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.com

#420 - Overlooked Observing Tips and Techniques

Apr 29 2024 63 mins

Chris and Shane talk about some obscure tips that might improve your next observing session.

#419 - More Listener Solar Eclipse Observing Reports

Apr 25 2024 19 mins

Chris and Shane read the remaining solar eclipse listener emails.

#418 -April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Observing Reports

Apr 22 2024 35 mins

Chris and Shane discuss their observations of the partial solar eclipse in Regina, Saskatchewan and read listener’s eclipse observing reports.

#417 - Globular Clusters with Peter Jedicke

Apr 18 2024 66 mins

Chris and Shane welcome Peter Jedicke back to the show to talk about globular clusters.

#416 - Listener Emails

Apr 15 2024 30 mins

Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.

#413 - The Gegenschein and an Oz Star Party Report

Apr 11 2024 51 mins

Chris and Shane talk about the Gegenschein and read a listener email about his experience at the Oz Star Party in Australia.

#415 - Picking the Right Beer for the April 8th Solar Eclipse

Apr 08 2024 33 mins

Chris and Shane discuss their final preparations for the 2024 solar eclipse.

#412 - Light Pollution with Bill McGeeney

Apr 04 2024 60 mins

Chris and Shane welcome Bill McGeeney to talk about light pollution. Bill hosts a podcast called Light Pollution News, check it out if you would like to learn more about light pollution.

#414 - Observer’s Calendar for April 2024

Apr 01 2024 44 mins

Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in April 2024. Two highlights this month is the total solar eclipse and a bright comet called 12P/Pons-Brooks.